South Fork Payette River at Lowman, ID
Is South Fork Payette River at Lowman, ID flooding right now?
South Fork Payette River at Lowman, ID measured 3.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.36 ft
Streamflow
367 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.36 ft on Sun, Jun 16, 1974.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.36 ft | 1974-06-16 |
| 8.12 ft | 2010-06-05 |
| 7.72 ft | 2006-05-20 |
| 7.58 ft | 1986-06-01 |
| 7.56 ft | 2017-05-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Creek above Pikes Fork near Lowman, ID | 7.7 mi | Boise County |
| Deadwood River below Deadwood Reservoir near Lowman ID | 14.3 mi | Valley County |
| Middle Fork Payette River near Crouch ID | 17.9 mi | Boise County |
| Nf Payette River near Banks ID | 24.1 mi | Boise County |
| Boise River near Twin Springs ID | 29.2 mi | Boise County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.